We’re a little over two months out from the basketball season beginning on the boys side with the first day of practices set for Monday, November 16. As I did last year, I’ll be rolling out a pre-season all-state team for each class in each division.
Over the next few weeks we’ll roll out pre-season all-state choices, broken down into the 2027, 2028, and 2029 grades. For the senior class (2027), we will list a first team of ten athletes, a second team of five more, and then a number of honorable mentions. For the junior class (2028), we will list a first and second team, and then a number of honorable mentions. For the sophomore class (2029), we will list a first team, and then a number of honorable mentions. Number of athletes per class will vary.
The talent in the state continues to grow, so many good basketball players will be left of these lists.
Below is my preseason all-state team for the Class of 2029 in Division 3.
More Preseason All-State Teams
D1 Class of 2027 Preseason All-State
D1 Class of 2028 Preseason All-State
D1 Class of 2029 Preseason All-State
D2 Class of 2027 Preseason All-State
D2 Class of 2028 Preseason All-State
D2 Class of 2029 Preseason All-State
D3 Class of 2027 Preseason All-State
D3 Class of 2028 Preseason All-State
First Team
(listed alphabetically)
Andrew Dillin, Mauston
Dillin got better from the beginning of his freshman year to the end. He started eight games for the Golden Eagles and averaged 13.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, earning second team all-South Central. Playing alongside Jase Navis frees up space in the half court for Dillin to create his own shot, or find the open space for a spot up three, of which he made 33 last year. The 6-0 guard has a lot of upside in his scoring repertoire and his skillset is just going to grow.
Trenton House, Racine Lutheran
On a loaded Racine Lutheran team, House played 18 games on varsity and averaged 5.6 points per game as a freshman a season ago. Though a small sample, he buried 55% of the triples he attempted last season and has shown flashes of being a true three level scorer. On top of that, House buys into the defensive side of the game that Lutheran instills in its athletes. With another big season ahead for the Crusaders, House’s progression could be the key to how good Lutheran could be.
Luke Janke, Baldwin-Woodville
Janke is standout on the football field where he’s got nearly 1,000 combined rushing and receiving yards and is one of the better receivers in the sophomore class. On the court, he is ahead of many of his peers physically. The 6-1 guard is smooth, athletic, and has a solid skillset to boot. As a freshman in the tough Middle Border conference. Janke averaged 12.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists and was a second team all-conference selection.
Drew Lenz, Winneconne
Lenz was the second highest scoring freshman in the state last season, averaging 19.2 points on a very good Wolves squad. Lenz has all the intangibles you want in a player. He’s relentless, he works hard, and has great instincts. To boot, he’s highly skilled and can score from just about anywhere on the court. Lenz has a lot of lank in his 5’11 frame and is a blur on the court. On top of his scoring numbers, he averaged 4.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 2.2 steals per game in his first season playing varsity basketball. His production is set to increase after the graduation of two 20-point scorers.
Noah Schwartz, Viroqua
Schwartz did not look like a freshman when he stepped on the court a season ago. The 6-3 forward has put time in the weight room and it shows in his ability to bully opposing players despite the fact they were three years older in some instances. Schwartz averaged 13.9 points and 7.9 rebounds a season ago with Viroqua and does a lot of things that don’t necessarily show up in the box score. He plays in the pick and roll well, rebounds aggressively, and willingly bodies up any other big that comes at him.
Honorable Mentions: Abrian Allen, Green Bay East; Jakobe Cruz, St. Thomas More; Jacob Keibel, Altoona; Mason Phillips, East Troy; Sam Powers, Columbus; Luke Ramminger, Kiel; Silas Seffrood, Lodi; Xavier Smith, Dominican; Jenner Wellman, Lake Mills
Colton Wilson serves a contributor and member of Bound Wisconsin. Wilson has worked in high school sports for 10 years, covering the state of Wisconsin in various sports. He has had roles in content creation, boys basketball coverage, director of events, and data management. Wilson is a graduate of Richland Center High School where he will currently serves as the Varsity Reserve boys basketball coach, entering his eleventh year coaching at the high school level. Wilson also has officiated basketball and organized youth tournaments for multiple years. You can follow him on Twitter at @ColtonWilson23 or reach him at [email protected].
